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Fun things to do with kids in South Kensington

Looking for family-friendly activities in South Kensington? Dive into a world of exploration and experimentation with interactive experiences tailored for families. From music and science to arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, immersive galleries, and beyond, there's plenty of inspiring fun for your kids to discover!

The Clockmakers’ Museum

Daily
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Discover the world’s oldest collection of timepieces at the Science Museum. See over 600 watches and clocks charting the history of clock making in London.

Wonderlab+

Daily
Science Museum
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Want to continue the Wonderlab experience after your visit? Explore hours of hands-on activities, quizzes and more on our new, free family-friendly website.

The River

26th July - 26th Jan 2025
10am - 4.30pm
Natural History Museum
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Opening Soon! This new sound installation by artist Jana Winderen in collaboration with sound specialist Tony Myatt explores the watery depths of the River Thames. It features captivating recordings from an underwater habitat that’s often inaccessible to our ears.

Design Camp: Enzo Mari Lino Printing for 11 to 14 year olds

29th Aug
10:15am-4:15pm
Design Museum
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Learn how to make your own concertina book using lino print techniques inspired by the work and ethos of Italian designer Enzo Mari.

Careers Live

5th- 30th Aug
11am-4pm
Science Museum
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Join the museum this summer to meet environmental experts from the Environment Agency and take part in our free drop-in careers activities in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.

Drop-in Design: Festival wristbands

27th July- 7th Sept
11am- 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum this summer and be inspired by the Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail and the Theatre and Performance collection to make your own festival bracelet.

Drop-in Design: Super boots

2nd Aug- 6th Sept
11am- 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join us this summer and be inspired by the Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail and the Fashion collection to make your own pair of cowboy boots.

Digital kids: Keeping cool!

7th-30th Aug
11am- 4:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August to participate in a wide range of activities inspired by the Tropical Modernism exhibition

Drop-in Design: Map it!

7th-9th Aug
11am- 4:00pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August to participate in a wide range of families activities inspired by the Tropical Modernism exhibition

Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with Light

10th Aug
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Take part in these free child and family workshops for visitors with a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder and their families, get creative and have fun!

Drop-in Design: Future Cities

14th-16th Aug
11am-4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August to participate in a wide range of families activities inspired by the Tropical Modernism exhibition

Drop-in Design: Eco Worlds

28th-30th Aug
11am- 4pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August to participate in a wide range of families activities inspired by the Tropical Modernism exhibition

Versailles: Science and Splendour

12th Dec- 21st April 2025
10am-6pm
Science Museum
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Just announced! Discover how the Palace of Versailles used science as a tool of power in this illuminating new exhibition.

Japan House London Family Workshops

12th - 18th Feb
Various Times
Japan House London
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Explore the cultures of Japan this half term with a series of free family workshops. During each drop-in workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity.